Travel Correctional Mental Health Clinician

Job Description

Certification Details
• BLS
• Relevant New York State licensure

Job Details
• Provide quality mental health care to incarcerated adult men on Rikers Island.
• Conduct mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Determine and coordinate disposition of patients for appropriate level of mental health care.
• Coordinate with Reentry Social Workers for discharge planning services.
• Complete required statistical reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with Department of Correction to ensure access to patients, proper housing, and treatment disposition.
• Coordinate patient care with other institutional programs.
• Develop and lead group treatment on mental health observation units and other assigned units.
• Participate in clinical supervision weekly with Clinical Supervisor.
• Participate in mental health and medical rounds as assigned.
• Participate in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving or considered for mental health treatment.
• May conduct psychological testing as assigned.
• May supervise social work interns or student volunteers as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Assistant Unit Chief, and Clinical Supervisor.

Job Requirements
• Mental health clinician role requiring relevant mental health clinical skills and experience.

Unit Specific Information
• Assigned to Mental Health Unit on Rikers Island